Status and Details

This page contains information about the status, approval and implementation of this document, contact details for the relevant Unit Head and document author and, on the right, a brief summary of changes between this and the previous version.

Child Safe Environment Policy

Show Field Notes

Status	Historic	Indicates if this version of the document is in effect (Current), yet to come into effect (Future), or expired (Historic).
Effective Date	19th February 2021	This is the date on which this version of the document came into effect.
Review Date	19th February 2024	The next review of this document is scheduled to commence on this date.
Approval Authority	Vice Chancellor	The noted authority approved this is version of the document.
Approval Date	19th February 2021	This is the date on which this version of the document was approved by the authorised authority.
Expiry Date	17th October 2021	This is the date on which this version expires. It may still apply, conditionally, after this date.
Head of Work Unit	Kath Drew Director, Human Resources	This is the officer generally responsible for day to day administrative matters.
Enquiries Contact	HR Services	General enquiries should be directed to the officer/area listed.

Summary of Changes from Previous Version

Following amendments to the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld), effective 31 August 2020, the Child Safe Environment Policy has been amended in order to ensure compliance with legislative requirements, with the insertion of new clause 12(c). This clause requires staff who hold a WWCC, Blue Card, or State or Territory equivalent to notify the agency responsible for issuing the clearance, of any changes in their police information, including being charged with a serious or disqualifying offence as defined in the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012 (NSW) - Schedule 2, the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Qld), or State or Territory based equivalent.

Clauses Amended:Policy: 12,